Clinical Trials

Before medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or before certain therapy methods are widely accepted as effective, they are tested on people who volunteer to participate in a clinical trial.

Search below for a clinical trial, also called a research study, near you. ADAA does not have listings in every U.S. state or Canadian province or territory.

To post your clinical trial, please complete this form: Clinical-Trials_ADAA-website_writablePDF. Download this form to your desktop; complete the fields; rename it, and e-mail it as an attachment. You must also e-mail these two documents as attachments: 1) a brief description of your study, including eligibility and exclusion criteria; 2) a copy of your IRB approval letter. clinicaltrials [at] adaa [dot] org (Please send via e-mail.)

Please note: The above listings do not constitute an endorsement by ADAA of the study or individual researchers. ADAA makes no representations with respect to the quality, efficacy, reliability, qualifications, or desirability of the studies or researchers, and specifically disclaims any other warranties, both express and implied.

Be aware that there are risks to participating in a clinical trial. Not all experimental treatments will be effective, and you may experience unpleasant or serious side effects.